Five Codes of Tang Soo Do Martial Arts
Loyalty to country
Obedience to parents
Honor in friendship
No retreat in battle
In fighting, choose with sense and honor
Seven Tenets of Tang Soo Do Martial Arts
Integrity
Concentration
Perseverance
Respect and obedience
Self-control
Humility
Indomitable spirit
We are the premiere Martial Arts Academy in Austin, TX promoting expertMartial Arts training in the central Texas area. We have been in the Austin community for over a decade and recognized as Austin's Martial Arts Leader.
Austin Karate Academy is one of the best Austin Martial Arts schools in Austin, TX. We train in Tang Soo Do Martial Arts which is a 2000 years old traditional Korean Martial Arts which and is recognized as a way of life. In earlier times, Martial Arts Masters from Korea, China, and Okinawa freely travelled abroad and exchanged techniques and ideas. Thus, Tang Soo Do contains contributions from Chinese Kungfu, Okinawan and Japanese Karate, and traditional Korean Martial Arts.
Training in our Martial Arts Academy employs the use of empty hand, foot and weapon self defense. Physically, Tang Soo Do Martial Arts is based on the principles of yielding, circular motion and penetration. However as an art, Tang Soo Do Martial Arts combines all aspects, such as effort to live with developmental principles, defensive and offensive skills, developing power and living a healthy and harmonious life. Conceptually, it is a defensive art and should never be used violently or excessively. Every Tang Soo Do Martial Arts student at the Austin Karate Academy has a goal not only to possess excellent self-defense techniques, but more importantly, to develop and perfect one?s character leading to a more harmonious and balanced lifestyle. The roots of Tang Soo Do Martial Arts can be traced back about 2,000 years. For more information, please visit the official website at:
Austin Karate Academy Summer Camp
2013 Summer Camp Registration Form
(Please click above link to fill out form and drop it at the academy or mail it in with deposit tp reserve your spot)
DFPS (Dept. of Family & Protective Services) approved Karate Summer Camp helps kids age 5 - 14 years old get healthier with a combination of martial arts, fitness and personal development training. The structured drills help the youngsters overcome shyness and timidity. They become more confident and assertive as they learn to move and control their bodies. Self-confidence and Self-Esteem grow.
The Summer Camp at the Austin Karate Academy helps youngsters develop a sense of integrity about their mind and body.Balance, Coordination, Posture, Motor Skills and general movements improve. Our Camp also offers an additional bonus that other sports do not provide. It teaches Self-Defense. In the unsettling times in which we live, knowledge of how to protect oneself can be crucial. Parents feel more secure knowing their sons or daughters are capable of defending themselves.
Kids will enjoy some intensive training working on Physical Fitness, Flexibility, Coordination, Footwork and Timing for traditional techniques called forms as well as sparring techniques. They will also learn some fundamentals as it relates to the martial arts techniques, meditation, and stretching.
This camp will keep your kids kicking and begging for MORE!!!
Sign up TODAY! Spaces are going fast!
IMPORTANT NOTES:
50% of camp (in form check/cash/credit card) is needed as a deposit to reserve your spot in the camp. Should the camp not take place due any reasons you will get this money back. Remaining 50% is due before the camp starts.
All Summer Camps will include a T-shirt and snacks. You must bring your own lunch. Friday there will be a Pizza Party for lunch and a talent show at 12 pm for all Parents, Family and Friends.
Camp runs from 9-3 with FREE early drop off starting at 8:30 am. On Friday, the camp runs from 9-1 - it ends after the talent show, which starts at 12 pm.
Learn Martial Arts at Austin Karate Academy
A Family Oriented Austin Martial Arts School
Instructors at the Austin Karate Academy
Chief Instructor - Mr. Dave Mukherjee
Mr. Dave Mukherjee is the Owner and Chief Instructor of Austin Karate Academy. Mr. Mukherjee has a life-long fascination with Martial Arts and began training when he was 12 years old. Currently he holds a 3rd Degree Black Belt and Instructor's certification from the World Tang Soo Do Association. Mr. Mukherjee is a strong proponent of Grand Master Shin's philosophy of using Martial Arts training to develop the whole person. Mr. Mukherjee believes that training in Martial Arts can play an important role in mental and physical development - it provides a boost to Self Confidence, Discipline, and refinement of Motor Skills. His main philosophy is to provide an environment where students are surrounded by a Family environment where they can develop Mind, Body and Spirit through training in Tang Soo Do.
Over the years Mr. Mukherjee studied different Martial Arts like Kyokushin-Kai Karate, Tae Kwon Do, and Tang Soo Do. He is also an Aerobic and Fitness Association of America (AFAA) certified Kickboxing Instructor. Mr. Mukherjee competed and won awards in numerous Regional and World Championships.
He is the regional Black Belt Grand Champion for last six years (2) in a row - he likes to lead by example! Mr. Mukherjee is currently training towards his 4th Dan Master.
Interesting Facts about Mr. Mukherjee
Dedicated Martial Artist - 25 Years of Practicing & Teaching Martial Arts
Superior Instructor - 2007 WTSDA Region4 Instructor of the Year
Lead by Example - 2 WTSDA Region4 Black Belt Grand Champion
Techniques - Open Hand & Kicking, Joint Locks, Weapons & Sparring Drills
Success in Life - Hold a Masters Degree in Computer Science
Family Person - Happily Married & Proud Father of a Twin Boy & a Girl
Ambitious & Optimistic - Training with a goal to be a 4th Dan Master
Asst. Chief Instructor - Ms. Carol Jury
Ms. Carol Jury has been training in martial arts for more than 12 years. She originally began her training as Junior in High School at an informal Martial Arts studio. When she graduated and left for College, she joined the Penn State Martial Arts Group and officially became a member of the World Tang Soo Do Association. Ms. Jury earned her Black Belt as a Senior in College. Later she moved to Austin and formally joined Austin Karate Academy.
Ms. Jury earned her 3rd Degree Black Belt in 2012. She is currently training for her third 4th Dan Black Belt under the tutelage of Mr. Dave Mukherjee.
